Kenyans shall be fined Ksh 30000 if caught buying anything from hawkers

The county government has decided to punish both the traders and their customers if found conducting their business in the streets of the CBD. If you’re caught buying anything from a hawker in the CBD you will be found liable for punishment alongside with the hawker. This comes after the county government banned hawkers from conducting their businesses along the streets. The customer and hawker will be fined Ksh 2,000 on the spot according to the county by-laws.

Trade and Tourism executive Anne Othoro told Nation Media on Tuesday that the amount would rise to Ksh 30,000 once the county assembly passes a new law when its members return from recess.

“The Trade Bill is ready. Once it becomes law, anyone buying from hawkers will be charged on the spot,” she said. “This is not a way to collect money but a deterrent to the menace.” Anne Othoro revealed.

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